I’ve seen this also. There must be some manufacturing explanation, like the connections/ends are the most expensive component… but also just upcharging for smaller hardware
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I’m going with up charge. I’m trying to limit the zip tied loops of cable behind my pile
I thought computer/networking cable management was bad… and then I recently got into hobbyist home music recording/studio. Running 48+ audio cables, 12+ MIDI, handful of USB… all in a small home office 🤣 it’s an ongoing project